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James P. Johnson, known as the father of stride piano, dies in New York City, USA, after having been disabled by a stroke for four years.
Ray Charles plays in the Town Hall Ballroom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. After the first show, he is arrested on drugs charges.
In a package tour called The Lucky Seven Blues Show, Little Willie John, Champion Jack Dupree, Little George Smith and Otis Williams play in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA.